Hi,This is the third fishing rod of this model that I own. I gave it to friends as gifts, and they all thought it was a great rod, very effective at catching fish. It also has good elasticity and sensitivity. However, the handle near the reel seat becomes slippery when wet, especially with the slime on the fish, making it difficult to hold. I hope the next generation will perform even better. Thank you for your product, which gave my friends and me wonderful fishing memories. Thanks. Eric